For the first time in Spain, this past Tuesday June 24, the new kings of Spain Felipe VI and Letizia received in the Palace of the Pardo within the framework of "Meeting of Solidarity Organizations" to two associations of Gais, Lesbians, Transsexuals and Bisexuals. The organizations invited to this meeting have been two of the most important in Spain: the FELGTB and the Triangle Foundation. It is the first time that the collective LGTBI is invited to an official act organized by the Royal House. And precisely for that, from the FELGTB have valued very positively this fact. In addition, many of the attendees appreciated the role of the queen, who was very cordial, approaching them, taking an interest in their situation, struggle, etc.
In addition, this invitation is much more valuable as these organizations, along with others, have asked for something similar to the executive of the government of Mariano Rajoy and they have not received an answer, while the monarch has been the first to extend his arm to the collective, traditionally mistreated and only 30 years ago he was persecuted and punished. Within this encounter the own Felipe VI He has congratulated the members of these attending organizations for being brave as they are and encouraged them to continue with their struggle.
El President of the FELGTB, Boti G. Rodrigo, has emphasized that they hope that this approach is an important step to normalize the situation of a part of the historically forgotten citizenship and that I had never before found any kind of support by the head of state, despite being a population strongly stigmatized and, often, excluded. They just hope that this real reception do not stay in a simple gesture facing the gallery.
In full preparation of the gay pride celebrations, we want to continue advancing and fighting for our rights and if we receive help from the head of state better, but if we do not continue to work hard to get a real equality.
